A well brought up young man commits an irreparable yet liberating act after a failed suicide attempt.
Direction
Ozon's early mastery of economical storytelling.
Cinematography
Gleaming surfaces hiding rot beneath.
Director
François Ozon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Ozon's graduation film at La Fémis, made when he was just 25.
The title character's name evokes 'victory'—ironic given he only wins by destroying his old life.
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